Camp Nelson, CA Demographics

A map of Camp Nelson's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	80	92	53.3%	86.8%
Hispanic	70	3	46.7%	2.8%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	3	0.0%	2.8%
Native American/Other	0	6	0.0%	5.7%
Multiracial	0	2	0.0%	1.9%

Camp Nelson, California has an estimated population of 150, a dramatic increase from the 106 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.3% White, 46.7% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Camp Nelson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Camp Nelson has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Camp Nelson, that probability was 24.1% in 2020 and 49.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Camp Nelson is ranked the 1413th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Camp Nelson was ranked the 1492nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Camp Nelson's White Population

80 residents of Camp Nelson, or 53.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Camp Nelson is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Camp Nelson ranks 63rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camp Nelson's White population has declined by an estimated 13.0%. White residents' share of Camp Nelson's population has decreased from 86.8% to 53.3%.

Camp Nelson is more White than neighboring Cedar Slope (0% White), and Ponderosa (0% White). Camp Nelson is less White than neighboring Pierpoint (100% White), Sequoia Crest (100% White), and Springville (75.1% White).

Camp Nelson's Black Population

0 residents of Camp Nelson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Camp Nelson is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Camp Nelson ranks 1349th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camp Nelson's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Camp Nelson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Camp Nelson's Asian Population

0 residents of Camp Nelson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Camp Nelson is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Camp Nelson ranks 679th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camp Nelson's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Camp Nelson's population has decreased from 2.8% to 0.0%.

Camp Nelson's Hispanic Population

70 residents of Camp Nelson, or 46.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Camp Nelson is higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Camp Nelson ranks 1579th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camp Nelson's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2233.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Camp Nelson's population has increased from 2.8% to 46.7%.

Camp Nelson is more Hispanic than neighboring Pierpoint (0% Hispanic), Cedar Slope (0% Hispanic), Sequoia Crest (0% Hispanic), and Springville (1.8% Hispanic). Camp Nelson is less Hispanic than neighboring Ponderosa (100% Hispanic).

Camp Nelson's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Camp Nelson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Camp Nelson is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Camp Nelson ranks 90th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camp Nelson's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Camp Nelson's population has decreased from 5.7% to 0.0%.

Camp Nelson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Springville (8% Native American/Other).

Camp Nelson's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Camp Nelson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Camp Nelson is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Camp Nelson ranks 1343rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camp Nelson's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Camp Nelson's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.0%.

Camp Nelson is less Multiracial than neighboring Springville (15.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.